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In the debate over teaching sex education in schools, Rush H. Limbaugh III and Anna Quindlen both wrote an article on their views on this issue. Limbaugh feels that teaching sex education and passing out condoms in school will only encourage kids to engage in sex more often. But, on the other hand, Quindlen feels the opposite on this issue. She feels that teaching safe sex and passing out condoms to kids that engage in sexual activity is the best way to protect them from sexually transmitted diseases. Both writers have good points but Quindlen makes a stronger argument on this issue. .
A passage in Rush H. Limbaugh III book, The Way Things Ought to be, he argues that condoms should not be distributed in schools. Limbaugh states that "The logic and motivation behind this country's mad dash to distribute free condoms in our public schools is ridiculous and misguided." Limbaugh feels that the idea that, "kids are going to do it anyway, you can't stop them" is the wrong way to be thinking. He thinks distribution of condoms is a slippery slope leading to a scenario where we have disease- free hookers in the Safe Sex Centers. Limbaugh believes that distributing condoms in schools will only make kids want to have sex more. He claims that condom destitution will give a false assumption that condoms will protect from all STDs. Limbaugh ends his passage by stating that "The worst part of all this is the lie that condoms really protect against AIDS", when the condom failure rate is 20 percent. .
In a column from the New York Times, appearing on January 8, 1994, Anna Quindlen gives her view on the condom distribution in schools in an article titled "A Pyrric Victory." Quindlen starts her article by giving a hypothetical example of a young boy who is having a hard time urinating due to the fact that he might have a sexually transmitted disease. By playing on emotion, she proclaims that condoms should be distributed to the kids due to that fact that they are going to have sex no matter who tells them not to.

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Availability of condoms in high schools does not increase rates of teenage sexual activity, but rather increases condom use among already sexually active teenagers. ... School-based condom availability programs do not increase rates of teenage sexual activity, as many opponents of high school condom distribution argue, but do have a significant effect on condom use (Raab 49). ... Raab's article in Family Planning Perspectives argues that making condoms available in high schools does not increase teenage rates of sexual activity, but does result in higher rates of condom use among sex...

This means the facts and myths of condoms and the proper way that condoms should be used. ... Studies have proven that "adolescents in schools where condoms were available were more likely to receive condom use instruction and less likely to report lifetime or recent sexual intercourse (Blake, 955)." ... The facts and myths of condoms should also be a focus in the classroom because many students do not know what is true and untrue about condoms. The teacher should emphasize things such as "positive beliefs about condom use, reiterate that condoms do not reduce sexual pleasure, confidence i...

Only one instance when a birth control method was introduced sparked: slipping a condom on a banana. ... Condoms are good. ... Certainly, the use of condoms is more effective than no method at all. ... The availability of condoms would not urge the students to have sex, and more often. ... People have a misconception about distributing condoms. ...

Analysis of "Condoms: The New Diploma In Rush Limbaugh's essay, "Condoms: The New Diploma", he shows the absurdity of the distribution of condoms in high school. ... Heck, the school gave me this condom, they know what they"re doing. ... His presentation consists of either handing out condoms to teens while saying, "Enjoy!" ... He uses this extreme assumption to persuade his audience to immediately reject condom distribution, but I believe that handing out condoms will not lead to such problems. Overall, Limbaugh's essay discusses reasons why condoms should not be distributed in s...

One of the many potential fixes for this problem is in school condom distribution. ... If one truly believes in distributing condoms freely, then schools are not the correct place. ... The other qualm that I have regarding the distribution of condoms in school is that there is no guarantee that it will be effective in increasing the usage of condoms among teenagers. ... While the distribution of condoms in school will make it easier for these students to obtain condoms should they decide they want to use them, it appears that many of them have made the decision to practice unsafe sex alread...

The Controversy on Condoms Sex Sells! ... Probably a commercial for condoms. ... The condom is guilty by association. ... The other three do not allow condom advertisement at all. ... Each of these does not allow condom advertisements at all. ...

One of the many potential fixes for this problem is in school condom distribution. ... The distribution of condoms in school gives the image that the school is in favor of sexual activity among teenagers. ... If one truly believes in distributing condoms freely, then schools are not the correct place. Not only does school condom distribution create an unhealthy environment, but there are other places such as health clinics and such that are more appropriate places for birth control devices and will also allow the condoms to reach a wider variety of people besides simply students. ... The other...

Condoms Should They be distributed? ... He claims that condom destitution will give a false assumption that condoms will protect from all STDs. Limbaugh ends his passage by stating that "The worst part of all this is the lie that condoms really protect against AIDS", when the condom failure rate is 20 percent. ... The most alarming statement that she gives is from a doctor who advocates condom distribution. ... Therefore, teaching safe sex and disturbing condoms in schools is a positive thing. ...

They are swept into the moment and Knicky reaches for his wallet where a condom awaits. He comes to find that the condom is broken. ... Condoms raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS and pregnancy. ... Providing the condoms and support in school can help to alleviate that nervousness. ... Condom distribution in schools does not encourage usage it encourages responsibility. ...